Excavator Trainer

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conduct practical and theoretical training sessions for excavator operators.
2. Monitor operator performance and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
3. Ensure compliance with mine safety standards and operational procedures.
4. Assist in developing training materials and competency assessments.
5. Support onsite training activities and collaborate with operations and safety teams.
6. Maintain training records and report progress to management.

Qualifications

Essential

• Upper Secondary schooling
• First Aid Certificate
• Thailand-approved manual vehicle licence

Preferred

• Over 2 years of hands-on experience working in a complex mining environment, specializing in excavator operations, operator development, and equipment safety within high-performance production settings.
• Experience developing and refining excavator training strategies and resource plans, including alignment with operational budgets and maintenance schedules to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective equipment performance.

Technical Skills

Essential

• Proven experience applying Continuous Improvement and Business Improvement methodologies to enhance excavator training programs, operator performance, and equipment utilization. Actively identifies opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness through structured problem-solving and feedback loops.
• Strong communication skills with high English literacy—able to effectively deliver training, provide clear instructions, and engage with diverse teams and stakeholders across operational and safety contexts.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess operator performance, identify training gaps, and understand industry trends in equipment technology, safety standards, and operational efficiency.
• Experience collaborating with Planning and Asset Reliability teams to align excavator training with maintenance strategies, operational schedules, and reliability goals—ensuring operators support equipment longevity and performance.
• Practical knowledge in contributing to strategic and annual planning, budgeting —ensuring excavator training programs are aligned with operational priorities, resource allocation, and long-term equipment performance goals.
• Demonstrates the ability to prepare clear, accurate training reports and maintain detailed records of operator performance, competency assessments, and equipment usage—supporting compliance, continuous improvement, and operational transparency.
• Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards associated with excavator operations in mining environments, including equipment-related risks, ground stability, visibility limitations, and interaction with other machinery—ensuring training programs emphasize hazard awareness, risk mitigation, and safe operating practices.

Preferred

• Demonstrates strong leadership with a proactive, ‘Can Do’ attitude—motivating operators, leading by example in safety and performance, and fostering a positive, solutions-focused training environment.
• Proficient in using Caterpillar’s Vital Information Management System (VIMS) to support excavator operator training, performance monitoring, and maintenance alignment. Skilled in interpreting VIMS data—including event logs, to enhance operator awareness, improve machine reliability, and drive continuous improvement in training outcomes.
• Ability to develop Safe Working Procedures specific to excavator operations and effectively demonstrate these to operators and contractor teams—ensuring clear understanding, compliance with safety standards, and consistent application in the field.

Other Skills/Attributes/Experience

Essential

• Thai Driving License (manual vehicle)
• Good command of spoken and written Thai—able to effectively communicate training content, safety procedures, and operational expectations to Thai-speaking operators and contractor teams, ensuring clarity, engagement, and compliance.
• Excavator safety management involves training operators using interactive methods, enforcing key safety protocols like equipment checks and lockout/tagout, promoting a strong safety culture, and ensuring trainers develop site-specific plans and stay updated on regulations.
• The ability to act alone and make discretionary decisions, and independently assess situations and respond safely and professionally, setting a strong example for operators and maintaining high standards of work and safety.

Preferred

• Experience dealing with various stakeholders means effectively communicating and collaborating with different groups such as operators, supervisors, safety teams, and management. It involves understanding diverse perspectives, resolving issues professionally, and ensuring training aligns with operational and safety goals.
• Capability development of teams involves enhancing the skills, knowledge, and performance of excavator operators through structured training, mentorship, and continuous improvement. It ensures teams are competent, safety-focused, and aligned with operational goals.